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Crime rate in McLaren Vale, SA, Australia, 5171

Suburb in Onkaparinga

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,061 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 58.53 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 134 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 33.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 32 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 95 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.88 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.39 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
72.76% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.53% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year McLaren Vale crime trends

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McLaren Vale crime compared

Top crime types in McLaren Vale:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale there were 47 reported cases of Theft.

    47

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale there were 28 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    28

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale there were 5 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • McLaren Vale

    1 in 127

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 127

  • SA

    1 in 74

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • McLaren Vale

    1 in 43

    In 2025 in McLaren Vale your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • SA

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does McLaren Vale rank in crime?

McLaren Vale suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is McLaren Vale a safe suburb?

McLaren Vale suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in McLaren Vale?

The top crime types in McLaren Vale are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in McLaren Vale?

47 Theft cases were reported in McLaren Vale in 2025.

Is crime increasing in McLaren Vale?

Crime in McLaren Vale has increased by 22.94% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in McLaren Vale in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in McLaren Vale in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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